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Last day of quarantine and I’m feeling so much better just still exhausted. Did a simple tie because I wanted to get ready to go out to see if I have the energy to swing a few flies. Variation on a Mulkkis Fly. My favorite flies to tie are definitely shrimp patterns.

People are hardcore. I saw a video of some boarders that go out as soon as the ice is broken up enough in the salt. I mean they were wearing wetsuits but still that’s cold! Doubtful they fell in anyways

I found that rattle can then use devcon 2 ton epoxy (waterproof version) works well. Plus you gotta have a rotator to finish with that epoxy. With mine being non lead, they don’t hit rocks as much so I think that may help as well.

They all start out like this. A couple popsicle sticks glued together with a length of wire going through it (that’s where your line goes through). Then you shake it the way you want, paint it and then I epoxy over that to get a super smooth finish. Then it’ll get a mold made from heat resistant...

Well it maybe a business venture, probably a paying hobby if I do it. I can for sure show the process next time I cast another one. I was working on a new design specifically for SRC and rezzies so I’ll show that process.

I never considered selling them, maybe I’ll make some more and consider it. I have made other molds for different lures as well.

It’s a tin/bismuth alloy

They do make a bar with lights on it. Navigation lights I think

Which inflatable are you using?

I’m toying with either a hard one or inflatable. Being a big guy I think the hard one would be the ticket for me. They do sell wheels for them like the kayaks.

Have you fished saltwater with it?

Day 4 of quarantine. Lots more energy today, starting to be on the mend. Here’s an articulated shrimp/worm? Shorm? Articulated flies are a blast to tie.

Thanks. They are based off of lures they use in Europe to fish Seatrout (browns) and they are just as effective here. Made a model from popsicle sticks, made a mold and cast them myself. Learned a lot.

Last summer I made my own lures. Line through design like some other casting bombs. These will wiggle when reeled slowly and a fast retrieve is more pulsating. They are lead free so they don’t sink as fast, but still fast. All done with rattle cans and then epoxy coated. I’ve caught coho...

At home on quarantine day 4 has been a YouTube day. I’ve always wanted to own a paddle board ever since I paddled the Hanalei river in Kauai. Wasn’t easy but I really enjoyed it. I know SUP is popular here and was just wondering if anyone fishes the sound on one in the shallows or inlets?

Day 3 of quarantine, simple baitfish today

I don’t really know what I was going for, just wanted to do something besides watch tv. Not my best fly, but it may catch a fish.

Day 1 of my quarantine. Tied through lots of sinus pressure and watery eyes so it was a simple one. I’m gonna try to tie something new everyday for my 5 day isolation. Also my first time playing with Lightroom.

No worries, it’s a good story! The roosters here seem pretty mellow, probably because they have been around so many people but I’m not an expert. They damn near will eat out of your hands if you let them.

Some cool looking feathers on this rooster in Kauai up in Waimea canyon. Now that I tie my own flies I look at birds differently. Just thought I’d share!